Ready to move from simple phrases to real conversations? This CEFR-aligned A2 list gives you around 1600 practical words you’ll actually hear and use — on the street, while traveling, or at a café. No fluffy lists, just vocabulary that helps you connect.
Each entry comes with a clear meaning, an everyday example sentence, and easy-to-read US IPA so you can say it right. Tap the play button next to any word to hear it spoken aloud — that way you’re not just reading, you’re training your ears too.
A2 is the level where things start to click: you can describe your weekend, make plans, and handle simple transactions. This list covers the words that make those moments flow. When you’re ready to study offline, look for the PDF download button just below the table — it packs everything into one neat file.
Words are great, but you need chunks you can blurt out without thinking. Our free chunk-based lessons teach real phrases with audio and speaking practice. If you’re just starting, Lesson 1 — First Greetings will have you chatting in minutes.
- English Vocabulary hub
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- Pre-A1 English Vocabulary List
- A1 English Vocabulary List
- B1 English Vocabulary List
- CEFR levels overview (Council of Europe)
- British Council — English learning resources
A2 Vocabulary Quiz
Think you know these A2 words? Give the list a quick scroll, then jump into the quiz below to see how many stick.
Everyday A2 English Vocabulary
| Word | IPA | Type | Meaning | Example | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild | /waɪld/ | adj. | Living in nature, not kept by people | We saw wild horses in the mountains. | |
| Wildlife | /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/ | n. | Animals and plants that grow independently of people | The forest is full of wildlife. | |
| Will | /wɪl/ | mod. v. | Used to talk about the future | I will call you tomorrow. | |
| Willing | /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ | adj. | Happy to do something | I am willing to help you. | |
| Win | /wɪn/ | v. | To achieve first position in a competition | I hope our team will win. | |
| Wind | /wɪnd/ | n. | Moving air | The wind is blowing hard today. | |
| Window | /ˈwɪndoʊ/ | n. | An opening in a wall to let in light | Please open the window. | |
| window seat | /ˈwɪn.doʊ siːt/ | noun phrase | a seat next to the window | I like a window seat on the bus. | |
| windsurfing | /ˈwɪndˌsɝːfɪŋ/ | n. | a water sport using a sail on a board | He likes windsurfing in the summer. | |
| Windy | /ˈwɪndi/ | adj. | With a lot of wind | It is a windy day. | |
| Wine | /waɪn/ | n. | An alcoholic drink made from grapes | Would you like a glass of wine? | |
| Wing | /wɪŋ/ | n. | The part of a bird or plane used for flying | The bird hurt its wing. | |
| Winner | /ˈwɪnər/ | n. | A person who wins a competition | He is the winner of the race. | |
| Winter | /ˈwɪntər/ | n. | The coldest season of the year | It snows here in winter. | |
| Wire | /waɪər/ | n. | A piece of thin metal thread | The wire is connected to the TV. | |
| Wise | /waɪz/ | adj. | Having or showing good judgment | My grandfather is a wise man. | |
| Wish | /wɪʃ/ | v. | To want something to happen | I wish you a happy birthday. | |
| With | /wɪð/ | prep. | Accompanied by | I am going with my friends. | |
| Within | /wɪˈðɪn/ | prep. | Inside or not further than | You must finish within an hour. | |
| Without | /wɪˈðaʊt/ | prep. | Not having or doing something | I drink coffee without sugar. | |
| Woman | /ˈwʊmən/ | n. | An adult female human | That woman is my teacher. | |
| Wonder | /ˈwʌndər/ | v. | To ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something | I wonder where he is. | |
| Wonderful | /ˈwʌndərfəl/ | adj. | Very good | We had a wonderful holiday. | |
| Wood | /wʊd/ | n. | The hard material that trees are made of | The table is made of wood. | |
| Wooden | /ˈwʊdən/ | adj. | Made of wood | He has a wooden chair. |
